Naturekind Zero Pore Pads for dry sensitive skin
Salicylic Acid
Glycolic Acid
Centella Asiatica Extract
Witch Hazel Leaf Extract
Oenothera Biennis Flower ExtractCaution
- CautionDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- RiskySafety
A poor match for dry sensitive skin; the toners alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate exfoliation for your dry and sensitive skin due to the presence of citric acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, and glycolic acid, which can strip moisture and exacerbate dryness.
- While ingredients like butylene glycol and propanediol offer some humectant action, the alcohol content can further compromise your skin's moisture barrier.
How to apply
- Use this exfoliating toner only in your PM routine, starting 1×/week since your skin is sensitive. Carefully build up frequency only if your skin feels comfortable.
- Apply the exfoliating toner after using your cleanser and before your final moisturizer. This ensures it works effectively on clean skin.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliating toner into your skin using your hands. Avoid rubbing to prevent any irritation.
- Apply the exfoliating toner on completely dry skin to ensure better tolerance for your sensitive type. Let it absorb fully before moving to the next step.
- Do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area. Keep this product separate from other strong acids or retinoids to protect your skin barrier.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users find these pads to be a gentle daily exfoliant that refines skin texture without causing irritation, making them suitable for sensitive skin. While they offer mild hydration and smoothing, some users note they are less effective for deep pore cleansing or significant moisturization compared to other products.
Highlights
Gentle exfoliation Often Mentioned
- “mildly exfoliate without irritation”
- “refine the skin texture beautifully”
- “gentle and clean pads”
Non-irritating Often Mentioned
- “instant calm to your skin”
- “suits all skin types”
- “no irritation”
Dual-sided design Sometimes Noted
- “textured side like a mask”
- “wiped with the smooth side”
- “results were incredibly satisfying”
Generous essence Sometimes Noted
- “watery, refreshing toner”
- “leaves skin feeling hydrated”
- “face feels fresh”
Pads are thick Sometimes Noted
- “can't be applied to the nose area”
- “aren't thin toner pads”
- “don't tear easily”
Mild hydration Rarely Noted
- “not very moisturizing”
- “be sure to moisturize well after”
- “need another product on top”
Subtle effects Rarely Noted
- “mildly exfoliate”
- “good for daily use”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Naturekind Zero Pore Pads for dry sensitive skin?
Lovi advises caution because the acids and alcohol in this toner can strip moisture, compromise your skin barrier, and make your dry sensitive skin even drier. An exfoliating toner for this skin type needs gentle exfoliants combined with plenty of hydrating and soothing ingredients to boost moisture and smooth texture without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?
Citric acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, glycolic acid, and alcohol make this exfoliant a poor fit because they can strip moisture and compromise your dry and sensitive skin. An exfoliant for this skin type needs gentle exfoliants combined with plenty of hydrating agents and soothing ingredients to enhance moisture and smooth texture without causing irritation.
What does Salicylic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?
Salicylic acid is generally a poor fit for dry, sensitive skin because it is designed to clear out pores by removing excess oil, which can easily leave dry skin irritated. A product of this type needs gentle exfoliating helpers paired with rich, soothing moisturizers and barrier-repairing ingredients to keep dry skin calm and comfortable.
What does Glycolic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?
Glycolic acid can be too harsh for dry sensitive skin and may cause irritation, so this skin type needs gentle calming ingredients and deeply nourishing moisturizers to keep the skin barrier safe and smooth.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1995The British Journal of Dermatology, 1997
Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This product is a poor fit for your dry sensitive skin because its acids and alcohol can strip moisture and worsen dryness. A product of this type needs gentle exfoliating ingredients paired with soothing and hydrating agents to keep your skin soft and comfortable.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
How often should I use it?
Exercise caution using this exfoliating toner on your dry sensitive skin, starting just once a week since the acids and alcohol can strip moisture and worsen dryness. If your skin handles it well, you may carefully use it more often, but this skin type generally needs gentle hydrating ingredients and a product that protects its moisture barrier.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
It is unlikely to clog pores since it contains exfoliating acids, but it may cause breakouts and irritation on dry sensitive skin due to alcohol and multiple exfoliating acids that can strip moisture. A product for this skin needs gentle soothing ingredients and hydrating components without alcohol to keep the skin calm and smooth.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2000Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2017Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019A Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract increased LOXL1 expression twofold, decreased elafin synthesis, restored functional elastic fibers, reduced nonfunctional elastin aggregates, decreased wrinkles, and improved skin firmness.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018Hamamelis bark proanthocyanidins strongly increased the proliferation of cultured human keratinocytes and reduced transepidermal water loss and erythema formation in SLS-irritated skin, whereas the polysaccharide fraction had no effect.
Phytochemistry, 2001Witch hazel bark extract and hamamelitannin showed pronounced anti-inflammatory activity, supported keratinocyte migration in a wound healing assay, and inhibited Staphylococcus aureus growth, whereas their skin microbiota metabolite ellagic acid stimulated inflammatory mediator release.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2025Electrospun poly (vinyl butyral-co-vinyl alcohol-co-vinyl acetate) patches loaded with evening primrose oil applied to the forearm of volunteers for 6 hours increased skin moisture, with pore size, shape, and fiber diameter influencing oil transport.
Biomaterials Advances, 2022A topical preparation containing urea, sunflower oil, evening primrose oil, wheat germ oil, and sodium pyruvate led to clinical improvement after a month in diverse hyperkeratotic skin conditions except pityriasis lichenoides.
Medicina Cutanea Ibero-latino-americana, 1986Oenothera biennis cell culture aqueous extract promoted matrix collagen contraction, actin polymerization, and essential extracellular matrix protein production by increasing MYLK gene expression in in vitro, cell, and ex vivo skin aging models.
Metabolites, 2021
Ingredients
Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Glycereth-26, Alcohol, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Witch Hazel Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Trehalose, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Tromethamine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Vp Copolymer, Disodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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